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Stana Katic's 'Murder in a Small Town' - A Shocking New Role

If you have missed Stana Katic on your TV screen, then you might have just found a reason to catch up!

Known for her iconic role as "Kate Beckett" in the beloved series "Castle". Fans got the chance to see the character that made Katic a household name.

The "Castle" Character:

Now you can get a chance to see another performance, one that turns this great series on its head.

  • The first major crime drama for the actress! It's a return for this talented star.
  • "Castle" came out back in 2009.
  • She was in a detective role alongside the actor Nathan Fillion who plays "Richard Castle!"
  • Katic's character as the well-respected, sharp "Kate Beckett" helped to make the crime series a true success!
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A Surprising Ending

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Sadly "Castle" had to come to a close in 2016, after 8 years of success. One of the things that makes it unique! It all ends after Katic was seemingly fired! The show still had more to give fans but it didn't stop with an end for Katic's role.

She was removed and writers quickly added her story as a loss! What made it especially emotional for the fans is that they took out "Kate Beckett." The producers decided the story would continue and that "Richard Castle would become a widower! The move from ABC. That would go on to continue in their series.

Now Katic is back on TV, taking on another show but there are big surprises!

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Murder in A Small Town

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Fans may not have expected the character's storyline or the new perspective on a murder mystery series! The new show "Murder in a Small Town" that just came out, started its first season in October 2024.

Get ready for another compelling, entertaining show on Fox!

  • You get a good chance to catch "Rossif Sutherland", who has a powerful role in "Murder in a Small Town" as "Chief of Police" called "Karl Alberg!". He takes on an intense role that shows that the mysteries are everywhere and the peaceful coastal town is not safe.
  • Kristin Kreuk also plays a vital role. If you didn't recognize her name she starred in "Reacher and made this an incredible new series for the Prime Video platform! She had such a remarkable role.
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Stana Katic's Other TV Roles

  • She also made her debut on "Absentia!", another hit Amazon series!
  • Fans will get a sense of how the characters of both "Murder in a Small Town" and "Absentia" are remarkably alike!
  • Fans love this complex series. Katic's role was to make an unforgettable entrance into a new series where there was a trail of crimes to be solved!

As Katic shows she's capable of being incredibly diverse and really playing roles from "Kate Beckett" as a super capable police officer and those that go on the opposite side of things to create thrilling moments, she took the big leap!

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Zoe Strachan vs. Kate Beckett:

What might make viewers think they've landed in the wrong world? Well, the difference in the show for "Murder in a Small Town"!

In "Murder in a Small Town," "Katic" plays a role as someone that has been the subject of a huge mystery, while "Alberg" is tasked with discovering what went wrong! There were some amazing twists as well as shocking moments that are completely opposite of the character "Katic" was famous for as "Kate Beckett.", that will definitely catch fans off guard.

Those watching will discover a truly suspenseful story with big questions, along with a super chilling side! Fans love a big twist, one that no one expects and it truly lives up to its billing!

Katic's newest show brought an entirely different type of story and one that really goes against her popular image. What is so impressive is how this character could create something even darker and scarier for fans. You've never seen Katic take this darker and a more suspenseful direction!

It’s exciting, in so many ways, as these stories from the talented stars on this series really go to great lengths to show audiences that they aren't confined by type. If you are watching it. Let us know how you feel! For everyone else make sure to watch "Murder in a Small Town" and give this series a great shot!

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